Tue, Oct 31, 1995
Ini Kamose is considered a popular crossover from hard-core reggae with an added disco beat. In 1992 Kamose released a sequel to two popular tunes he previously recorded, "Hotstepper" and "Hotstepper Returns." The latest version, "Here Comes The Hotstepper," a dazzling example of dance-hall reggae, generated interest in the international music scene in general, and the Jamaican dance-hall reggae scene in particular. While the success of Kamose's "Hotstepper" expanded global awareness of dance-hall style reggae virtually overnight, the artist has toiled for many years to help popularize the genre. At Sumfest '95 Ini Kamose was recorded live in front of 15,000 people performing songs like "Hot Stepper," "World of Reggae" and "Do You Understand." Kamose's vitality and brilliance is unmatched as he wows the crowd of die-hard reggae fans at Katherine Hall in Montego Bay, Jamaica. As an artist whose success has spanned both the classic reggae and dance-hall reggae eras, Freddie McGregor with, Peter Austin and Ernest Wilson, made his initial impact in the vocal group The Clarendonians. Freddie went on to a string of reggae chart toppers including "Rastaman Camp" and the immortal "Big Ship," but it was with the harmony trio, The Clarendonians, that he was to attract a strong following with hits like "Why Did You Do It." This video includes the Clarendonians fiery performance at Sumfest '95, recorded live at Katherine Hall in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The Clarendonians perform songs like "Let True Love Be" and "My Heart Tells Me So" for an adoring crowd of 15,000 people, live on stage.
Wed, Nov 1, 1995
One of the most gifted female vocalists to emerge from Jamaica in recent memory, Diana King has the potential to break through international barriers with a voice that cuts straight to the heart, crooning, rapping and belting her fervent message in the universal language of love. King is at the forefront of a flourishing new direction in R&B, blending the contagious rhythms of her native Jamaica with the smooth vocal styling and gospel-based power of American soul. Recorded live in 1995 at Reggae Sumfest, held at Katherine Hall in Montego Bay Jamaica, King lights up the stage with her American hit singles "Shy Guy" and "Love Triangle" and many others from her top-selling album "Tougher Than Love" including "Change of Heart" and a moving acoustic rendition of Bob Marley's "Stir it Up." Originally from a church choir background, moving into the dance-hall scene in the late eighties, Sanchez' first single "Lady In Red" was an instant hit, and he's been a steady presence on the reggae charts ever since. Sanchez has given us many modern day classics like "Lonely Won't Leave Me," "Breaking Up," "If I Ever Fall in Love," and many more. At Sumfest '95, Sanchez was recorded live on stage performing such hits as "Never Gonna Let You Down," "Wherever I Lay My Hat" and "Brown Eyed Girl."
Thu, Nov 2, 1995
For the past twenty years Steel Pulse has been the one of the most popular and well known roots-rock reggae bands. From England's Jamaican community and now in the U.S., Steel Pulse combines elements of rastafarianism with a deep political consciousness and rock sensibility. They have created a sound that is uniquely their own, and set a new standard for reggae bands that follow to aspire to. Video taped live at Sumfest '95, Steel Pulse performed many of their most popular hit songs, including "Bootstraps," "Steppin' Out" and "Bodyguard" along with many other popular hits. Reggae living legend Hopeton Lewis performs many crowd-pleasers to include "Groovin' Till I Die," "That Was Yesterday," "You're Trying Too Hard" and "Keep On Moving." Steel Pulse and Hopeton Lewis electrified the evening crowd of 15,000 people at Katherine Hall in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Fri, Nov 3, 1995
Island recording artist Carlene Davis is the hot ticket with many new chart toppers, and here she performs some of her popular hits like "No Way," "Burning Up," "Is This Love" and her hit from her new album, "Dial My Number." Litter Kirk, that tantalizing reggae performer lights up the stage in a live video taped performance of some of his most popular hits. Songs like "Never Say Good-bye," "Sukiyaki" and "I'm Ready To Love You" are presented here, performed live at Sumfest '95 along with two other reggae greats- Cat Paw & Junior History, held at Katherine Hall in Montego Bay, Jamaica.